LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Frank Pallazone posthu-
mously upon the occasion of receiving the Charles "Smoky" Fales Award

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pride in acknowledging
those esteemed individuals within the State of New York who distinguish
themselves in service to their community; and
WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout
the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the ardu-
ous field of fire protection and prevention; and
WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer
firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to
spare us from the ravages of fire; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Firefighter Frank
Pallazone posthumously upon the occasion of receiving the Charles
"Smoky" Fales Award; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide
the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activ-
ities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, In memory of Frank Pallazone, this special award has been
granted to his family on his behalf; Frank was very active in both the
Rockland County and Sloatsburg Fire Departments; and
WHEREAS, It takes a special dedication, a strong desire to help others
and a tireless sense of community to forsake precious time with family
and friends to respond to the signal that a neighbor is in need; Frank
Pallazone was such a firefighter; throughout his years of devoted
service, this volunteer heroically performed, above and beyond the call
of duty, those responsibilities which define the task of fire
protection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Firefighter Frank Pallazone posthumously upon the occasion of
receiving the Charles "Smoky" Fales Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Firefighter Frank Pallazone.